Sun Tattoo

Sun tattoo is very popular and common that it is hard to find a distinctively unique sun design. There are many reasons why so many people choose sun symbol for tattooing. It is various according to the person’s culture, beliefs, and personal preferences.

The most common reason why the sun tattoo is still very popular in the first place is that the sun symbolizes vitality and the cycle of life. The sun shine is shine representing that life is short. Therefore, it is suggested be lived to the fullest. The rising of the sun means a new day is about to begin. The worries of yesterday should be a thing of the past. This then serves as a reminder to enjoy the sun while it is shining.


In the ancient times, a sun tattoo could also have deeper spiritual connotations. A sun tattoo represents divine power and the bearer usually holds a position of authority within their religious circle. The sun would rise again after a night of darkness symbolizes the sun’s ability to give life. This sun tattoo also symbolizes immortality, and reincarnation.

In the Asian culture, there is Yin-Yang philosophy, the good and evil symbolism, and the symbol for balance. There is sun tattoo combined with moon tattoo. This combination is believed to be a union of the male and female power, sexually and spiritually speaking. It also fit for the philosophy of yin-yang.

Sun could also be considered as a symbol of light and goodness. It is pureness of the soul, or at least an attempt to emulate the concept of goodness. Therefore, some people especially the intellectuals or those who fancy themselves as one, the sun tattoo have the meaning of learning and knowledge for an ignorant mind, just as the sun would bring light to darkness.

Sun Tattoo

Sun Tattoo

Sun Tattoo

Sun Tattoo

Hawaiian Tattoos

Hawaiian tattoos and body art have a history of thousands of years and experience a renewed popularity since the 90s, together with other tribal tattoo styles. Aloha!

There’s more to Hawaii than flowers and leis, after all – the Hawaiian islands are part of a larger chain, the Polynesian Islands, which include other island cultures such as the Maori and the Samoan, tribal communities with a rich tattoo tradition.

Tribal Hawaiian arm tattoo
All of these cultures were famous for their tattoo art. Modern tribal tattoos are based on the traditional tattoo art of the Polynesian islands, and Hawaiian arm tattoos represent both the popular culture of Hawaii and the older tribal traditions.

In a sense, it’s natural that Hawaiian tattoos are so popular right now. Other Hawaiian designs and styles – like Hawaiian shirts – have had their day and currently have a strong retro appeal. Hawaiian arm tattoos are also a manifestation of the resurgence of ‘Tiki’ culture, so popular in the 1950s and 60s.

Hawaiian Tribal Tattoos
Tattooing was an important aspect of the Hawaiian culture, just like anywhere on the Polynesian islands. The Hawaiians even have tattoo gods and each time a member of the community gets a tattoo, prayers had to be done in the temple.

Hawaiian tribal tattoo art, known as Kakau, has been practiced for thousands of years and for a variety of purposes:
* Personal identification: unlike other Polynesian tattoo styles, Hawaiian tattoos are used for personal identification (instead of ceremonial purposes).
* Talisman: tattoos were believed to offer protection.
* As a symbol of mourning for a loved one.
* Adornment

Kukui Nuts, Used in Hawaiian Tattoo Ink

The Hawaiian tribal tattoos were mostly black, the tattoo ink was made of a mixture of kukui nuts and sugarcane juice.

Getting a tattoo in a tribal community was not a very pleasant occasion, modern tattoo equipment was not part of tribal life. Instead they used sharp and pointy parts of animals, like bird beaks and claws, that were connected to a branch and hit with a mallet.

The Hawaiian tattoo designs are larger compared to other Polynesian designs, and bolder as well. Typical Hawaiian tattoo designs include:
* Lizards: the Hawaiians had a great respect and fear for lizards.
* Sea turtle tattoos
* Dolphins
* Tropical flowers
* Arrows

Typical spots for tribal Hawaiian tattoos:
* Male: the legs, arms, face and torso
* Female: the hands, wrist and tongue

In the beginning of the 19th century, when European settlers arrived in Hawaii, the art of the Hawaiian tattoo slowly vanished until its renaissance in the 20th century.

Hawaiian Tattoos

Hawaiian Tattoos

Hawaiian Tattoos

Hawaiian Tattoos

Hawaiian Tattoos

Phoenix Tattoo Designs

Phoenix are a very popular tattoo design. Phoenix made as phoenix tribal tattoos or phoenix Celtic tattoos are also very popular.

Phoenix tattoos can be tattooed as armbands / arm bands, lowerback / lower back pieces, on ankles, shoulders, the upperback area, chest. . . just about anywhere as body art.

People now commonly search online using the internet for phoenix tattoo flash (tattoo art / tattoo pictures) and this is a great source to find phoenix tattoos. First instinct is to find free phoenix tattoo designs, but the quality of these designs is generally pretty poor (you get what you pay for, of course).

Tattoo Artists who create our tattoo flash get paid a royalty, so your purchase goes to support the flash artists to create more top quality tattoo artwork!

Phoenix tattoo

Phoenix tattoo

Phoenix tattoo

Phoenix tattoo

Phoenix tattoo

Celebrity Tattoos

Tattoo is a well known symbol of fashion today. It is just not some body and skin modification, it is an art and the tendency of millions to express passion and desires in a non-verbal but effective way.

This is the trend which existed in past, ruling the style of present and will establish itself even in a stronger position in the future. Now, who can be better than a bunch of celebrities to represent races and describe such an exciting and powerful form of style, beauty and fashion. The interesting thing is that a large number of people find the inspiration of tattooing by watching their favorite stars having one.

celebrity tattoos - Angelina Jolie

celebrity tattoos - Angelina Jolie

celebrity tattoos - Angelina Jolie

celebrity tattoos - Angelina Jolie

celebrity tattoos - Angelina Jolie

celebrity tattoos - Paris Hilton

celebrity tattoos - Victoria Beckham

Britney Spears Fairy Tattoos

Britney spears fairy tattoo

Britney spears fairy tattoo

Britney spears fairy tattoo

Britney spears fairy tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Has Tattoo of Naked Victoria

The new image was designed by David`s personal tattooist Lou Malloy and is his 11th piece of body art.
David Beckham has got a new tattoo - a naked picture of his wife Victoria. The soccer star's seven-inch artwork on his left arm features the Spice Girl lying on her back surrounded by stars and bearing her breasts with her knees raised up seductively.

The £2,500 etching was based on David's favourite photograph of Victoria from a Bridget Bardot-inspired shoot she did for Pop magazine four years ago. A source said: "David is thrilled with the results. He thinks of Victoria of his angel which is why he decided on the stars. Victoria is very flattered with this beautiful tribute.”

David, 32, showed off his latest tattoo - which is designed around a previous inking of Victoria's name in Hindi - when he stripped off to kick a ball around on a Brazilian beach to launch his latest soccer academy earlier this week.

The new image was designed by David's personal tattooist Lou Malloy and is his 11th piece of body art. He already has the names of his three sons with 33-year-old Victoria - Brooklyn, eight, Romeo, five and Cruz, two - etched on his body, while his right arm is covered in tattoos from wrist to shoulder.

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo
David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo

Sleeve Arm Dragon Tattoo

Sleeve Arm Tattoo

Full Sleeve Arm Dragon Tattoo Full Sleeve Arm Tattoo of Dragon

With a dark background the green dragon and red and yellow flames create strong contrast that really make this full sleeve tattoo stand out. Awesome artwork after 22 hours under the needle.